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Reading the Green Card Preference Tiers
Employment-based immigration comes with a long list of acronyms, but federal law…
Applying for a Green Card From Within
A green card application does not always require leaving the country, because…
Why Your Two-Year Status Has a Deadline
A green card obtained through a marriage that was genuinely less than…
The One-Year Clock Most Applicants Miss
Someone genuinely fleeing danger and trying to build a new life in…
The Lottery Odds Just Changed Significantly
A Different Kind of Lottery Now For years, the H-1B cap lottery…
New H-1B Third-Party Site Rules: What Changes If You Work Through a Staffing or Consulting Firm
Quick answer: DHS is preparing to tighten oversight of H-1B workers placed…
FY 2027 H-1B Cap Reached: What USCIS Didn’t Say in the Announcement
Quick answer: On July 17, 2026, USCIS announced it had received enough…
H-1B Extension Fee Increase 2026: What the Proposed $4,000 Surcharge Actually Means
Quick answer: DHS is preparing a rule that would extend an existing…
What Happens After An H-1B Layoff
Losing a job is stressful under any circumstances, but for someone in…
